CVE-2005-1261

HighCVSS 7.5/10Last modified Jun 16, 2026

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the URL parsing function in Gaim before 1.3.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an instant message (IM) with a large URL.

Metrics

CVSS 2.0 7.5/10AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published
May 11, 2005
Last modified
Jun 16, 2026
NVD status
Modified

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CVE-2005-1261: High severity, CVSS 7.5 | Vulnix